man-boobs contest ends!
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and while i’m not sure yet whether i’ve won the month of august or not (and i’m almost certain i didn’t win the contest overall), i did manage to drop 24lbs this summer, and have added crazy amounts of muscle mass in my legs, arms, shoulders, and chest. this picture was taken earlier today out on pensacola beach @ 261lbs:
as i mentioned in previous posts, i’ve a long way to go still, but what a difference in body, mind, and spirit having worked so hard the last 3+ months to change 20 years of poor eating habits and virtually no exercise. the daily exercise (weight-lifting, circuit training, and biking) has really jacked up my metabolism. the healthy eating (more fruit, veggies; less meat and processed foods; calorie counting; normal portions; LOTS of water) has helped me feel better, and fuels the workouts. seeing and feeling the results is its own reward.
i’m thankful to Tim for agreeing to do this contest with me – we both needed some motivation to get started, and this was just right. Tim, i’m glad you probably won this contest, and the check is in the mail. truthfully, i can’t put a price on how much better i feel, but i’m glad we didn’t bet more than we did. :-)
and a final note: for all my silliness about how tough jillian michaels is, i met her daddy this past week. billy blanks is beating me far worse than jillian ever has. how do i respond? i say, “thank you mr. blanks, please can you hurt me some more!?”
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September 13th, 2009 8:21 pm
# 1
Aw congratulations! This is so HUGE! Or should I say…tiny?! I’m really impressed with you.
September 12th, 2009 1:55 pm
# 2
The thing is, and I know from experience, is not to just make it a temporary change, but a permanent change — and keep the momentum going. It sounds like, though, you have a good support system with a friend.
August 31st, 2009 1:43 pm
# 3
I will still welcome a video of you doing something totally embarrassing. Thanks for the motivation. I have rethought my eating habits, starting eating breakfast, and probably the best thing is I feel full earlier because my stomach is readjusting from those years of thinking, “I paid for this buffet and I’m not leaving till the food comes up to my throat.” I feel tons better, but still have a long way to go. I have fallen in love with my prayer walks and will continue to do. This has also helped motivate me to have my own garden next year. I’m learning what I didn’t like from the store is worlds different from a garden. Thanks for the motivation, and the wedding funding :). You definitely won August.